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LK CHEM Co., Ltd.

KOSDAQ:A489500 Stock Report

Market Cap: ₩144.4b

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LK CHEM Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 5/6

LK CHEM has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 9.4%, while the Chemicals industry saw earnings declining at 1.8% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 25.4% per year. LK CHEM's return on equity is 9.5%, and it has net margins of 24.6%.

Key information

9.45%

Earnings growth rate

-58.23%

EPS growth rate

Chemicals Industry Growth13.95%
Revenue growth rate25.43%
Return on equity9.47%
Net Margin24.56%
Last Earnings Update30 Jun 2026

Recent past performance updates

Analysis Article • Nov 20

Why LK CHEM's (KOSDAQ:489500) Shaky Earnings Are Just The Beginning Of Its Problems

The subdued market reaction suggests that LK CHEM Co., Ltd.'s ( KOSDAQ:489500 ) recent earnings didn't contain any...

Recent updates

Analysis Article • Feb 05

Market Participants Recognise LK CHEM Co., Ltd.'s (KOSDAQ:489500) Revenues Pushing Shares 35% Higher

Despite an already strong run, LK CHEM Co., Ltd. ( KOSDAQ:489500 ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 35% in...
Analysis Article • Jan 03

Is LK CHEM (KOSDAQ:489500) A Risky Investment?

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Analysis Article • Dec 07

LK CHEM Co., Ltd.'s (KOSDAQ:489500) P/S Is Still On The Mark Following 26% Share Price Bounce

LK CHEM Co., Ltd. ( KOSDAQ:489500 ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 26% share price jump in the...
Analysis Article • Nov 20

Why LK CHEM's (KOSDAQ:489500) Shaky Earnings Are Just The Beginning Of Its Problems

The subdued market reaction suggests that LK CHEM Co., Ltd.'s ( KOSDAQ:489500 ) recent earnings didn't contain any...
Analysis Article • Sep 12

Is LK CHEM (KOSDAQ:489500) A Risky Investment?

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How LK CHEM makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

KOSDAQ:A489500 Revenue, expenses and earnings (KRW Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Jun 2624,7496,0772,8332,775
31 Mar 2622,8665,2442,8452,240
31 Dec 2520,1804,3552,7712,153
30 Sep 2519,9014,7902,6141,948
30 Jun 2519,7313,3472,6731,725
31 Mar 2523,0765,3972,8201,621
31 Dec 2425,0446,6882,5291,384
30 Sep 2424,8935,9202,6101,318
31 Dec 2315,2573,4131,614768
31 Dec 2213,7463,6061,905483

Quality Earnings: A489500 has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: A489500's current net profit margins (24.6%) are higher than last year (17%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: A489500's earnings have grown by 9.4% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: A489500's earnings growth over the past year (81.6%) exceeds its 5-year average (9.4% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: A489500 earnings growth over the past year (81.6%) exceeded the Chemicals industry 42.4%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: A489500's Return on Equity (9.5%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/09/22 09:39
End of Day Share Price 2026/09/22 00:00
Earnings2026/06/30
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Industry and Sector Metrics

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Analyst Sources

LK CHEM Co., Ltd. is covered by 2 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Kyeongkeun KangNH Investment & Securities Co., Ltd.
Seunghwan ChoiShinhan Investment Corp.

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